Floyd in Floyd County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Warren G. Lineberry
May 11, 1935 - December 21, 2003
This park is dedicated to the memory of Warren G. Lineberry, a "country lawyer" who was instrumental in improving this community from 1962 until his death.
A native of Galax, VA and alumnus of the University of Richmond, he was a former Commonwealth's and County Attorney and a founder of Great Oaks Country Club. He helped secure funding for local schools and road improvements, was counsel to Citizens Telephone Cooperative, the Bank of Floyd and numerous other organizations and persons.
Father, grandfather, and friend to all who knew him.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is May 11, 1935.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 36° 54.598′ N, 80° 19.195′ W. Marker was in Floyd, Virginia, in Floyd County. It could be reached from South Locust Street (Virginia Route 8) north of Old Hensley Road Southwest, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 284 S Locust St, Floyd VA 24091, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in Southwest Virginia and in the Blue Ridge Highlands. It was also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: A different marker also named Warren G. Lineberry (here, next to this marker); Warren G. Lineberry Community Park Patio (a few steps from this marker); Warren G. Lineberry Community Park (a few steps from this marker); Floyd (a few steps from this marker); The Crooked Road (a few steps from this marker); Robley Evans (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Park to Library Trail (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Floyd (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Floyd.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on July 6, 2026. 2. submitted on July 6, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

